Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Edinburgh (Hybrid) Safety Critical
Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the lead on cutting-edge, safety-critical projects? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team in Edinburgh, working on advanced electronic control systems across a diverse range of industries. You’ll play a key role in developing robust, high-performance embedded solutions while ensuring compliance with functional safety standards.
The Role
* As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will:
* Develop and maintain embedded software for sophisticated electronic control systems.
* Work on projects requiring Functional Safety expertise (ISO ).
* Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
* Ensure designs meet functional safety and regulatory requirements.
Core Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone with:
* Proven experience in embedded software development for safety-critical systems.
* Strong background in motor control design, particularly hydraulic and Sepex motors.
* Expert proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers and real-time systems.
Solid understanding of functional safety standards (ISO or IEC ).
* Hands-on experience with CAN bus, serial communication protocols, and hardware interfaces.
* Familiarity with Git and modern software development lifecycle tools and processes.
Desirable Skills
* Understanding of cyber security principles for embedded systems.
* Knowledge of MISRA C and safety-critical coding standards.
Why Apply?
This is an exciting chance to influence future product development, work on varied and innovative projects, and be part of a supportive hybrid-working environment in one of the UK’s leading tech hubs.
If you’re passionate about embedded systems, thrive in technically challenging environments, and want to make an impact in functional safety engineering, we’d love to hear from you!
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